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Splashtop System Requirements: Windows, Mac, Linux & Mobile (2026)
Splashtop system requirements are minimal: the Streamer runs on Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, and major Linux distributions with just 2GB RAM and 200MB disk. Clients are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android, and any modern web browser — no GPU required for standard remote access.
Supported Platforms at a Glance
Splashtop OS & Hardware Requirements
| Feature | Streamer (Server) | Client (Viewer) | Minimum RAM | Minimum Disk | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 7+ (x86/x64) | Windows 7+ | 2GB | 200MB | |
| macOS | macOS 10.13+ | macOS 10.13+ | 2GB | 200MB | |
| Linux | Ubuntu 16.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+, RHEL 7+ | Ubuntu 16.04+ | 2GB | 200MB | |
| ChromeOS | N/A | Chrome Web Store | N/A | N/A | |
| iOS | N/A | iOS 15+ | N/A | N/A | |
| Android | N/A | Android 8+ | N/A | N/A | |
| Web Browser | N/A | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari | N/A | N/A |
Streamer (Server-Side) Requirements
The Splashtop Streamer is the agent installed on the machine you want to access remotely. It captures the screen, encodes the stream, and transmits it to the client over an encrypted connection.
- Windows: Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, or 11 (x86 or x64). 2GB RAM, 200MB disk. DirectX 9.0c or later.
- macOS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later. Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel natively supported. 2GB RAM, 200MB disk.
- Linux: Ubuntu 16.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+, RHEL 7+, Fedora 32+. 2GB RAM, 200MB disk. X11 display server required.
The Streamer supports silent installation via Group Policy (GPO), Microsoft SCCM, Intune, Jamf Pro, and command-line scripting. Pre-configure deployment tokens for zero-touch enrollment across your fleet.
Client (Viewer) Requirements
- Windows: Windows 7+ with 1GB RAM. Available as desktop app or portable executable.
- macOS: macOS 10.13+ with 1GB RAM. Available on the Mac App Store or direct download.
- Linux: Ubuntu 16.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+. Available as .deb, .rpm, or AppImage.
- ChromeOS: Native client available from the Chrome Web Store. Runs on any Chromebook or Chromebox.
- iOS: iOS 15+ on iPhone and iPad. Optimized for Apple Pencil and Split View.
- Android: Android 8+ on phones, tablets, and ChromeOS Android layer.
- Web Browser: Chrome 72+, Edge 79+, Firefox 65+, Safari 13+. No plugin or extension required.
Enterprise On-Premise Gateway Requirements
Splashtop Enterprise customers using the on-premise gateway (for data sovereignty or zero-cloud-exposure deployments) need additional infrastructure:
- Operating System: Windows Server 2016+ or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+, CentOS 7+)
- Hardware: 4GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 10GB disk for the gateway service
- Network: Outbound HTTPS (443) to Splashtop relay servers, or fully air-gapped with local relay
- Database: Built-in SQLite (default) or MySQL/PostgreSQL for large deployments
Network Requirements
- Ports: Outbound TCP 443 (HTTPS) and UDP 3478/3479 (STUN/TURN for NAT traversal)
- Bandwidth: Minimum 512 Kbps recommended; 5+ Mbps for 4K/60fps streaming
- Latency: Under 100ms for interactive remote desktop; under 30ms for 4K/60fps
- Proxy/Firewall: Supports HTTP/HTTPS proxy and SOCKS5. No inbound firewall rules required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Splashtop system requirements?
Splashtop Streamer (server-side) requires Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, or Ubuntu 16.04+ with 2GB RAM and 200MB disk. Clients run on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and any modern web browser. No GPU required for standard remote access.
Does Splashtop work on ChromeOS?
Yes. Splashtop provides a native ChromeOS client available from the Chrome Web Store. Connect to any Windows, Mac, or Linux machine running the Splashtop Streamer from a Chromebook or Chromebox.
What are Splashtop Enterprise system requirements?
Splashtop Enterprise requires Windows Server 2016+ or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+, CentOS 7+) for the on-premise gateway. The gateway needs 4GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, and 10GB disk. The Streamer requirements are the same as Splashtop Business.
Does Splashtop support Linux remote access?
Yes. The Splashtop Streamer runs on Ubuntu 16.04+, Debian 9+, CentOS 7+, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+, and Fedora 32+. Clients can connect from any supported platform including other Linux machines.
Can Splashtop Streamer be deployed via GPO or MDM?
Yes. Splashtop Streamer supports silent installation via Group Policy (GPO), Microsoft SCCM, Intune, Jamf Pro, and command-line scripting. Pre-configure deployment tokens and settings before mass deployment.